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Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Comparing Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$150 – $180 vs. ~$50 – $62).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 101 proof (50.5% ABV) +11 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $180 | ~$50 – $62 ~$109 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend
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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 9/5 fruit: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 7 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend: Older sourced bourbon finished in sherry, Cognac and then Armagnac casks. Dense dried fruit, fig and orange over cigar leaf and charred oak.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend if you want a fruit-packed, multi-cask-finished bourbon built to go with a cigar.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).